Description
Jojoba is pronounced, ho ho ba. It is not an oil but a liquid wax. It is an environmental aid, and planting it saves arid land from becoming desert. It is very stable and has excellent keeping qualities. Properties and effects: the chemical structure of jojoba not only resembles sebum, but it can also dissolve it, which makes it a useful oil in cases of acne. The fact that it is also indicated of dry scalp and skin shows how very balancing the oil is. Jojoba contains an acid, myristic acid,which has anti-inflammatory properties making it helpful in blends for arthritis. It is beneficial to all skin types, acne, dry skin or scalp, psoriasis, eczema, arthritis and sunburn. Prevents build up from excessive sebum.
